Village code 323405

Jhikra Village, Deganga Block: Map, PIN Code and Population

Jhikra is a village in Deganga Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district, North Twenty Four Parganas district, West Bengal. This page gives the village map, PIN code, population, village code, gram panchayat, public facilities, roads, water, power, land use and nearby village links in one place.

Jhikra village map in West Bengal
Jhikra village map image for Deganga Block, West Bengal.

Village Overview

Jhikra is a village in Deganga Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district, North Twenty Four Parganas district, West Bengal. For Jhikra, the population is 4,315, PIN code is 743425 and Census village code is 323405. Use this page to understand the basic location, Census village data, public services and nearby villages before checking official records.

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Source year

Census 2011 for population and village code, with public village directory data for facilities

Important note

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Quick Facts

Quick facts for Jhikra village
Village code323405
PIN code743425
Population4,315
Households996
Area208.50 ha / 2.08 sq. km / 515 acres
Population density2,070 people per sq. km
Sex ratio967 females per 1,000 males
Nearest townBarasat (30 km)
Current stateWest Bengal
Census 2011 stateWest Bengal
Current districtNorth Twenty Four Parganas
Census 2011 districtNorth Twenty Four Parganas

Postal and PIN Code Details

The table below shows post office records linked with PIN code 743425. This helps users verify the postal area for Jhikra, but it does not prove that every listed post office is located inside the village.

Postal details for Jhikra village
PIN code743425
Post offices linked with this PINHaroa SO, Adampur BO, Atpukur BO, Aziznagar BO, Bamanpukur BO, and Chowhata BO
Best matching post officeHaroa SO (Post office)
Delivery office records12
Postal district24 Paraganas North
Postal stateWest Bengal
Postal divisionBarasat Division
Postal circleWest Bengal Circle
SourceIndia Post Postal Index Number code reference data

Location and Administration

Jhikra comes under Jhikra gram panchayat and Deganga C.D. Block. Its local administrative unit is Deganga Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district. The block headquarters is Deganga at 8.50 km. The Census district headquarters, Barasat, is Not reported away.

Administrative details for Jhikra
Current stateWest Bengal
Census 2011 stateWest Bengal
Current districtNorth Twenty Four Parganas
Census 2011 districtNorth Twenty Four Parganas
State code19
District code337
Block / Census sub-district code2327
C.D. Block code174
Block panchayat code174

Population Profile

The population details below are from Census 2011 village records. They help you understand the size of Jhikra village and its household count.

Total population

4,315 residents in 996 households

Male population

2,194

Female population

2,121

SC/ST population

Scheduled Castes: 483; Scheduled Tribes: 20

SC male/female split

Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported

ST male/female split

Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported

Schools and Education

This section shows school facilities reported in the public village directory. School counts follow Census village directory rules. A composite school may be counted under more than one level, such as primary, middle and secondary. If a school count is not reported, confirm the latest local school details before admission or travel.

Government pre-primary school

Available; count: 4

Private pre-primary school

Not available in village

Government primary school

Available; count: 4

Private primary school

Not available in village

Middle school

Available; government count: 1

Secondary school

Not available in village

Senior secondary school

Not available in village

Vocational / ITI training

Not available in village

Arts and science degree college

Not available in village

Health Facilities

Health facilities are Census-reported facilities such as CHC, PHC, sub-centre, dispensary, mobile health clinic, ASHA worker and medicine shop. They are not real-time service guarantees. Health records can change over time, so use this list as a starting point and confirm the latest service availability locally.

Health facilities reported for Jhikra
ASHA workerAvailable

Connectivity and Public Services

An all-weather road means the village approach was reported as usable in fair and foul weather. Pucca, kuchha, WBM and footpath are separate Census road categories. Mobile coverage means the village was treated as having access when mobile service was available to at least some residents under Census reporting practice. These details also show bus, railway, banking, post office and public service availability reported for the village.

Connectivity and public services for Jhikra
Public bus serviceNot available in village
Private bus serviceNot available in village
Railway stationNot available in village
National highwayNot available in village
State highwayNot available in village
Major district roadNot available in village
Black topped roadNot available in village
All-weather roadNot available in village
Post officeNot available in village
Village PIN code facilityAvailable
Mobile phone coverageAvailable
CSC / internet cafeNot available in village
ATMNot available in village
Commercial bankNot available in village
Cooperative bankNot available in village
Agricultural credit societyNot available in village
PDS shopNot available in village
Mandi / regular marketAvailable
Weekly haatAvailable
Self-help groupAvailable
Anganwadi centreAvailable
Assembly polling stationAvailable
Birth and death registration officeAvailable
Daily newspaper supplyAvailable
Sports fieldAvailable
Public libraryAvailable
Public reading roomAvailable

Water, Sanitation and Power

Drinking water sources are Census categories such as treated tap water, untreated tap water, covered or uncovered well, hand pump, tube well, spring, river, canal, tank, pond or lake. Power availability means electricity was reported as available for the stated use. It does not mean uninterrupted electricity or current connection status.

Water, sanitation and power details for Jhikra
Treated tap waterNot available in village
Untreated tap waterNot available in village
Hand pumpAvailable
Tube wells / boreholesNot available in village
Closed drainageNot available in village
Open drainageAvailable
Total sanitation campaign coverageAvailable
Domestic power supplyAvailable
Agriculture power supplyAvailable
Commercial power supplyAvailable
Summer domestic power6 hours per day
Winter domestic power10 hours per day

Agriculture and Land Use

Land-use area is reported in hectares using Census village directory land-use categories such as net area sown, irrigated area, forest, fallow land and non-agricultural use. This is useful for general village research, farming context and local area study.

Agriculture and land-use records for Jhikra
Net area sown148 hectares
Irrigated area133 hectares
Unirrigated area15 hectares
Wells / tube wells irrigated area133 hectares
Non-agricultural area59.50 hectares
Main cropPaddy

Nearby Facility Clues

When a facility is not available inside the village, Census records may give the nearest place or distance range where the facility is available.

Nearest facility clues for Jhikra
Public bus serviceNot available in village; nearest reported facility is within 5 km.
Railway stationNot available in village; nearest reported facility is within 5 km.
Post officeNot available in village; nearest reported facility is within 5 km.
Commercial bankNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 5-10 km away.
ATMNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 0 km.

How to Reach Jhikra

Barasat (30 km) is the nearest statutory town in the available village directory data. Deganga is the sub-district headquarters. Use the Google Map above to plan a route. Before travel, check the latest bus, railway and road options from local sources.

Travel and connectivity details for Jhikra
Nearest major townBarasat (30 km)
Block headquartersDeganga (8.50 km)
Public bus serviceNot available in village
Railway station in villageNot available in village
All-weather roadNot available in village

Source-Year Notes

Data is mainly based on Census 2011 and public village directory records. Current names, boundaries and facilities may have changed. Facility meanings follow District Census Handbook village directory concepts. Local names such as Block, district and gram panchayat may differ from current government records.

For simple meanings of Census village directory terms, see the Census 2011 village directory definitions.

Additional Facilities Reported

This compact snapshot summarizes public village facility records for Jhikra. It helps surface useful facilities without making the page difficult to scan.

Additional facilities reported for Jhikra
Govt Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKGAvailable; 4
Govt Primary SchoolAvailable; 4
Govt Middle SchoolAvailable; 1
Hand PumpAvailable
Hand Pump Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Hand Pump Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Tank Pond LakeAvailable
Tank Pond Lake Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Tank Pond Lake Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Open DrainageAvailable
Open Kuccha DrainageAvailable
Is the Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign TSCAvailable
Telephone LandlinesAvailable
Mobile Phone CoverageAvailable
Auto Modified AutosAvailable
VansAvailable
TractorsAvailable
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Manual DrivenAvailable
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine DrivenAvailable
Carts Drivens by AnimalsAvailable
Gravel Kuchha RoadsAvailable
FoothpathAvailable
Self Help Group SHGAvailable
Mandis Regular MarketAvailable
Weekly HaatAvailable
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi CentreAvailable
Nutritional Centres OthersAvailable
ASHAAvailable
Community Centre with without TVAvailable
Sports FieldAvailable
Sports Club Recreation CentreAvailable
Cinema Video HallAvailable
Public LibraryAvailable
Public Reading RoomAvailable
Daily Newspaper SupplyAvailable
Assembly Polling StationAvailable

How to Use Survey Number and Map Details

Use the village code, district, block, gram panchayat, PIN code and nearest town details as reference points when searching government land records. For ownership, mutation, survey number, legal boundary and plot-level decisions, check the latest record with the revenue department or official land records portal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Jhikra village located?

Jhikra is located in Deganga Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district. District: North Twenty Four Parganas.

Which Block is Jhikra in?

Jhikra is in Deganga Block. In Census tables, this level is also called a sub-district.

Which district is Jhikra in?

District: North Twenty Four Parganas.

What is the village code of Jhikra?

The Census village code of Jhikra is 323405.

What is the PIN code of Jhikra?

The PIN code reported for Jhikra is 743425.

What is the population of Jhikra?

Jhikra has 4,315 residents in 996 households as per Census 2011.

Which is the nearest town to Jhikra?

The nearest statutory town to Jhikra is Barasat (30 km).

Which crops are grown in Jhikra?

The main crops reported for Jhikra are Paddy.

What land-use details are available for Jhikra?

Land-use details for Jhikra include net area sown: 148 hectares, irrigated area: 133 hectares, and unirrigated area: 15 hectares.

Is there a government primary school in Jhikra?

Government primary school status for Jhikra is available in the village.

Is public bus service available in Jhikra?

Public bus service is not available in village.

Is mobile phone coverage available in Jhikra?

Mobile phone coverage is available in the village.

What is the total area of Jhikra?

The total geographical area of Jhikra is 208.50 hectares.

How many households are in Jhikra?

Jhikra has 996 households as per Census 2011.

Is tap water available in Jhikra?

Treated tap water is not available in village.

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